The Ghost Walk Padstow - Tour of Cornwall’s Myths and Legends
Overview
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1 hour 20 minutes
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Step into the shadows of old Padstow with a costumed guide—real ghost stories, hidden alleys, and dramatic tales await.
Led by early 19th-century merchant Thomas Rawlings, this walking tour reveals the secrets behind Padstow’s historic landmarks. Expect vivid storytelling, strange true tales, and spooky goings-on—not just from the past, but from locals still spooked today. From old houses to a 16th century coaching inn, the medieval St Petroc’s Church and more, you’ll experience Padstow’s ghostly side like never before, with new sightings added often.
Perfect for curious travellers who love hidden gems and a few shivers with their stories.
Well behaved dogs welcome.
Parental guidance is advised for children under 10 due to references to historical punishments and local legends involving death.
There is an uphill section after the church for a walk of about 100m. A powered wheelchair would cope, but pushing a manual chair difficult.
1hr 20 min
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You should be capable of walking 1 mile total including 100m up a moderate hill on tarmac
Powered scooters and powered wheelchairs can participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Gratuities
What To Expect
Padstow Harbour
Meet your costumed guide and step back in time as we explore Padstow’s old town on foot. We will be introduced to the spirit of a local merchant, then hear about two haunted inns, including a former coaching inn that once bustled with travellers. Then it's into the old town passing shops with spooks, pubs brimming with tradition and a former music hall. Onwards to the impressive St Petroc’s Church, a centrepiece of Padstow’s medieval past.
St. Petroc's Church
Explore the shadowed grounds of one of Cornwall’s oldest and most storied churches, plus the land that surrounds it.
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Reviews
57 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Halloween walk
81cassied,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent evening! Very knowledgeable about the history of Padstow and great stories of local ghost stories too. Highly recommend
Great experience on Padstow ghost tour
WJRobertson,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeff was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We happened upon the tour accidentally and he welcomed us in. Highly recommend if you find yourself in Padstow on a dark and stormy evening.
Good to have a tour of Padstow
sarah L,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Well, we saw Padstow, learnt lots about the history and so called ghost of the area. We definitely wouldn’t have seen so much of the area without the tour. It was the most cold and wet evening but lovely to get out with the family and dog! Even though the guide must have done this chat a hundred times but he was still engaged.l and kept our interest. Thank you!
Ghost walk in Padstow
A7596LMalanh,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Was OK but he ran out of steam more info on ghosts and history and less about himself from the past it did not work for me !!!!
Fantastic experience for adults and teenagers
DayTrip34240479645,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful. It was fantastic learning about the history of Padstow and Cornwall during this ghost walk. Going in the autumn, when it gets darker earlier, made it even more atmospheric! Geoff was absolutely brilliant with the group of teenage school children that we took. I would highly recommend 👍
Ghost walk Padstow
D9123YPpaulf,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good experience, some interesting ghost stories and tales and myths in Padstow. Would definitely recommend and will go again next time I’m down that way! 👍
Interesting, engaging, amazing
Ellie K,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour , Jeff was very friendly and very passionate about the history of Padstow. It was a very interesting tour with lots of supernatural elements.
Ghost walk under the stars!
davidkM1005KW,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining evening with our guide Thomas Rawlings! To hear about things from an 18th Century merchant of Padstow was fascinating. The story of Annie Rawlings was very sad and moving to hear, we walked away from that house picturing her ghostly presence in the top floor of what is now one of Padstow's leading restaurants! As we walked up to the church, right on cue an owl started hooting really adding to the spooky atmosphere along with clear starry night sky . A great evening in Padstow!
Bit amateur ,but entertaining
S2606PPpaulm,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Interesting ,presentation was slightly amateur ,seems to be more things "flying/moving off shelves" than ghosts though ? presenter should update research a bit, however it was entertaining and I would say "give it a go"
Ghosts and ghoulies in Padstow 5*
423gaynorc,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great evening out exploring the towns myths and legends of ghosts and ghoulies. Very informative with lots of local history and finding places we would not have known about. Great theatrics and good atmosphere. Highly recommend for an evenings entertainment.
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